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Eastleigh rolls out red carpet for Somali FIFA referee Omar Artan

Sports

Eastleigh rolls out red carpet for Somali FIFA referee Omar Artan

Artan, who was warmly received throughout the event, thanked Kenyans for standing by him during his refereeing career. He said he was happy to be in the country and noted that Kenya has always felt familiar because of the close working relationship he has built with Kenyan assistant referees over the last four years

By Shadrack Andenga 4 Jul 2026

Faduma Mohamed becomes Ealing’s first British Somali woman mayor in hijab

Global Affairs

Faduma Mohamed becomes Ealing’s first British Somali woman mayor in hijab

Mohamed officially took office during Ealing Council’s annual meeting held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, succeeding outgoing mayor Anthony Kelly after serving for a year as Deputy Mayor.

By Chrispho Owuor 28 May 2026

Leaders from Kenya’s North Eastern region, led by Farah Maalim addressing the Media in the Parliament Buildings. Nairobi on January 6, 2026, PHOTO/David Bogonko Nyokang’i

News

North Eastern leaders slam Gachagua's remarks targeting Somali-owned businesses

North Eastern MPs in Kenya have condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s remarks on Somali-owned businesses, calling them ethnic profiling that fuels Somaliphobia and threatens national unity.

By David Bogonko Nyokang'i 6 Jan 2026